Magic Flash Calculator Chart

This flash guide has been used by thousands of photographers around the world. Chart is a very easy way to calculate your flash power when using strobes in Manual Mode for the ultimate in control and accuracy.When using your flash in manual mode, here are a few tips:

To vary distance use the Inverse Square Law- If you half the distance to the subject, reduce flash power by two stops, if you double the distance to the subject or add a diffuser like a shoot through umbrella add two more stops of power.

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Justin -Is this chart just for your flashes or another flash with the same gn? If so, how can I calculate the proper exposure for my canon 580ex gn 58/190? I’ve seen some other charts out there but they’re a little confusing.

May 19, 2014 - 12:33 pm

admin -Just make sure your zoom on your flash head is at 35mm and this chart should work for your flash at around 7ft